St Mungo’s Academy

Music

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Welcome to the Music Department Home Page

We aim to teach Music through lessons that are engaging and exciting for all learners while encouraging the development of their creativity, talent and confidence.

In addition to developing the skills necessary for learners to be successful in their exams we also create endless opportunities for learners to learn from the experiences and outcomes set out in the Curriculum for Excellence.

As part of the Performance Arts Faculty we also work closely with Drama and other departments in the school to make connections across learning and support learners in building the skills they will require to go onto positive and sustainable destinations.

Should you have any queries regarding the department or curriculum please do not hesitate in contacting us.

Our Staff and Facilities

Staff

Mrs Smith

Miss Callow

Mrs Moffat (Pastoral Care)

Miss Rennie

Our department consists of 4 classroom teachers and 8 instrumental instructors. We have 2 classrooms equipped with Smart Boards and a range of instruments including Keyboards, Guitars, Glockenspiels and Drum Kits. We also have a third classroom, our Music Technology room which also doubles as a rehearsal room for the school ensembles.

In addition to this the school has an ICT room fully equipped with Sibelius and Audacity Software which we regularly use to deliver the composition elements of our curriculum.

Learners can also practice their musical instruments during intervals, lunchtimes and during performance lessons in one of our 6 practice rooms.

The Six Steps to Success in Music

Always listen carefully in class
If you find any aspect of Music challenging ASK for support, we are happy to help.
Complete all homework exercises on time and to a good standard
Practice playing your chosen instrument regularly
Join one of our school ensembles to gain more experience in Performing
Make time to do additional study on some of the websites below…